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A laid-back spot for off-topic conversations, mingling, and building camaraderie among motorcycle enthusiasts.

  1. Started by wild foamy,

    Hi everyone. i've given up on cars now, im sticking to bikes for a few years and am now looking for my next one. so which one should i get?. im 5'8, soon to be 17 and dont like to be huddled up on a sports bike (although the GSX650F is very nice...) and also intend to do a fair bit of touring next year, im not bothering with 125s as i will be doing my full test and getting a real bike instead. would prefer to stay with an enduro bike, the XT range imparticular seem to be quite good but what are they like to tour on? input appreciated Steveo

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  2. Started by beowulf,

    HI I have just bought a fz1 and wondered if any one has seen a taller screen that fits and looks good .The one that is on is not to bad but after 95 it gets a bit to much for my neck .I do not fly round at vast speeds all the time but i have a weak neck and find that after 95 it starts to get quite uncomfortablewind at speed

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  3. Started by flyingmoose,

    I'm just trying to find out if there is any possibility of getting a bigger back wheel for my xj6. Has anyone tried/tested it? I know i will loose some of its agility, but I just wondered wether it was possible and its advantages/distadvantages.

  4. Started by hobbo,

    any one going to biggin hill air show 2 weeks time loads of classic bike and cars and vulcan bomber, i will be in the beer tent hobbo

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  5. Started by JohnR6,

    Hello, Does anyone have a bike but not a car? Can it be done? Do you think I can do with selling my car and get a bike? Do you guys still ride to work during winter when it's snowing or pissing it down hard? Also, how would I do my weekly food shopping with the Mrs on the bike? :? Is all this possible and wise? Or shall I just save up to get a bike and keep the car? I'm just weighing up my options for when I pass my DAS.

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  6. Started by Clarky_R6,

    Hi Everyone, Great site you have here. Can anyone recommend a 2 way radio for use between bikes. Are the Cobra Mt750's any good? Thanks

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  7. Started by kearnsy123,

    A friend of mine is leaveing for canada soon and he asked me if i wanted to buy his bike its a 2003 honda cbr 600rr its looks amazing . Im seriously thinking of buying it as hes doin me a good deal . I cant affored an R1 at the min so this is affordable alto the missus will prob throw me out haha but i no its no yamaha but has anyone any advice on these bikes are they a good bike . He never had a problem with it bit he hardly used it . Thanks

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  8. Started by Gordon Gormless,

    I've been watching all these crazy stuntas on telly, so I'm going to get a motorbike. I know I've got to do that CBT thing and that DASS test but I'll piss through that no sweat. I've already booked it. But I don't know whether to get an R1 or a Hayabusa. Which ones best for doing stunts and stuff like on telly? I want to go round the racetracks as well. I'll fly round them cos I know all the tracks from playing MotoGP2. Which bikes best for that then?

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  9. Started by kearnsy123,

    Friend of mine is thinking of buying a hoysoung comet gt 250 would like any advise on these r they any good etc thanks

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  10. Started by trumpetdude,

    Hey folks, The divvy has got an M357t on it but not wired in, no fob, but I do have all the original documents and even fitting centre details, which is in London. Does anyone know of an authorized dealer or fitter / repairer in Scotland, preferably in the Edinburgh area? I've had a google about and can't find any definitive info. Thanks.

  11. Started by mat-earl,

    a found this on ebay and wonderd if these were any good and easy to fit ect? clicky on me im a link

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  12. Started by Pete,

    Can't say any more, but the TDM is about to leave the building! Which will herald the arrival of Bike no.52! All very hush hush at the moment!

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  13. Started by Spike101uk,

    So bikes working and I'm free Sundays so nothing better than either riding of cleaning my bike, but I'm looking for the best way to clean her, I don't have access to hose so looking for a spray on cleaner that doesn't need rinsed off , Any recommendations on a cleaner or tips and techniques

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  14. Started by yanto,

    What cleaning products does everyone use to clean their pride and joy? And no fairy liquid!!!

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  15. Started by TheBoltons,

    Just wondered, does anyone know anywhere that does decent, but cheap custom leathers? like the idea of having fully customised leathers, but only found one or two sites that do that and one of them is UBER expensive. I know you pay for quality etc, but this was slightly over that. Cheers guys

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  16. Started by Cynic,

    Long story short, bad work injury at 17 ripped the big deltoid muscle in my back, yes ouch. Sorry, fing ouch. So neck movement is limited as far as up and down is concerned. Secondly i maybe could have been a little kinder to myself as a kid and as a result my knees dont like being cramped up. You can see where this is going can't you. I bought the suzuki cos my neck could never handle a super sports and i dont like naked muscle bike stuff. Trouble is last year i put more miles on the DT than the suzuki as i would sooner take that cos its easier and more fun!!! Well as a result of that ive been looking for something to replace the suzuki with cos my neck is being …

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  17. Started by 125fightingmachine,

    Hi guys, I was on my way to work the other day - bike was running the best she's ever ran and 5 mins later she was losing a bit of power, then engine started sounding rough and next conked out making the most horrible noise ever from the engine. Engine was extremely overheated, kickstart is stuck at top and electric start won't turn over. Anyone any ideas all the best n happy riding, Louis

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  18. Started by Baggo,

    What do you guys recommend if I haven't got a garage to store a bike in? Bike covers any good?

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  19. Started by Mtrimmer,

    Hi ya all, anyone know of a good website for bike decals/stickers?

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  20. Started by up.yours,

    http://metro.co.uk/2014/02/01/biker-rides-through-pearly-gates-after-being-buried-atop-his-harley-davidson-4286664/

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